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:2. With adult supervision and using hand tools, construct two different wooden objects you and your Webelos den leader agree on, such as the items listed below. Use a coping saw or jigsaw for these projects. Put them together with glue, nails, or screws. Paint or stain them.

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:3. Make a display stand or box to be used to display a model or an award. Or make a frame for a photo or painting. Use suitable material.

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:4. Make four useful items using materials other than wood that you and your Webelos den leader agree on, such as clay, plastic, leather, metal, paper, rubber, or rope. These should be challenging items and must involve several operations.

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'''1'''. Hand tool safety. - ''pp.199-200 <br>

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:* [http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20167210,00.html This Old House - Hand Tool Safety for Kids]

:* [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1268_jig-saw.htm How to Use a Jig Saw]

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:* [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/490_miter-saw.htm How to Use a Miter Saw]

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:* [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1267_orbit-sander.htm How to Use an Orbital Sander]

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:* [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1335_finishing-sander.htm How to Use a Finishing Sander]

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'''3'''. Note that no material is specified. Heavy card stock or mat board board could be used to make picture frames. - ''pp.205-206<br>

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'''4'''. "Make four '''''useful''''' items using materials '''''other than wood'''''. -'' pp.206-210'' "Useful" means "capable of being put to use." You are not requried to "decorate" the "useful" items you make.

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:* [http://www.familycapers.com/projects/marshmallow/default.html Marshmallow Gun Instructions & Diagrams] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-make-marshmallow-guns-with-pvc-240894/ Video Instructions]. ''Warning: All types of guns, even squirt guns, are banned at many schools and other public locations.

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:* [http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/toc_fnail.html e-scoutcraft.com] has many craft ideas but make sure that you pick '''''other than wood''''' and '''''useful''''' items.

*The Webelos Craftsman Activity Badge can help prepare you for the Boy Scout [[Woodwork]] Merit Badge.

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[http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges.aspx Per the BSA:] ''You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject.'' Merit badge pamplets are available at your local [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/storeloc.aspx Scout Shop] or online at [http://www.scoutstuff.org/ ScoutStuff.org].

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Craftsman requirements

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Explain how to safely handle the tools that you will use for this activity badge.

With adult supervision and using hand tools, construct two different wooden objects you and your Webelos den leader agree on, such as the items listed below. Use a coping saw or jigsaw for these projects. Put them together with glue, nails, or screws. Paint or stain them.

Book rack

Shelf

Bulletin board

Weather vane

Tie rack

Letter holder

Notepad holder

Toolbox

Towel rack

Recipe holder

Lamp stand

Kitchen knife rack

Kitchen utensil rack

Napkin holder

Animal cutouts

Garden tool rack

Lid holder

Mailbox

Birdhouse

Desk nameplate

Letter, bill, and pencil

holder

Bread box

Key rack

Measuring cup rack

Measuring spoon rack

Make a display stand or box to be used to display a model or an award. Or make a frame for a photo or painting. Use suitable material.

Make four useful items using materials other than wood that you and your Webelos den leader agree on, such as clay, plastic, leather, metal, paper, rubber, or rope. These should be challenging items and must involve several operations.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:Webelos Handbook, 2007 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33452)

The text of these requirements is locked and can only be edited by an administrator.Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page.

3. Note that no material is specified. Heavy card stock or mat board board could be used to make picture frames. - pp.205-2064. "Make four useful items using materials other than wood. - pp.206-210 "Useful" means "capable of being put to use." You are not requried to "decorate" the "useful" items you make.